Apologies were received from Councillor Pete Stoddart and Councillor Diana Toynbee.

To receive details of any member nominated to attend the meeting in place of a member of the panel.

Councillor Elissa Swinglehusrt was present as a substitute for Councillor Pete Stoddart.  Councillor Mark Woodall was present as a substitute Councillor Diana Toynbee.

To receive declarations of interests in respect of items on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2025.

The minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2025 were approved as an accurate record and signed by the chairperson.

To receive any questions from members of the public.

There were no questions received from members of the public.

To receive any questions from councillors.

There were no questions received from Councillors.

To agree the appointment for the Corporate Director, Economy and Environment.

Resolved that subject to no valid objections being received from cabinet members by 4.00pm on 25 September John Hobbs is appointed as Corporate Director, Economy and Environment.